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Britain can’t afford uncertainty

Gary Jackson North Dorset Liberal Democrats The Government has a problem – and it’s of its own making. It joined in with almost all the pundits...

Kicking the CAN down the road. Again.

I mentioned the human super-power of imagination last time, and how it can be used positively to create solutions as well as motivate us...

Dorset Council apply the brakes to 24hr parking charges

Less than 24 hours after voting to introduce evening and overnight car parking charges, Dorset Council has announced it will pause the decision, pending...

Rural resilience and the challenge ahead

A worrying societal shift in attitudes sees Simon Hoare MP fighting to protect rural communities and defend democracy when it matters most In this edition...

Greenwashing land grabs

The Grumbler – the open opinion column in The BV. It’s a space for anyone to share their thoughts freely. While the editor will...

No safety net for Dorset’s lifelines

Happy New Year! I hope this finds you well rested and full of cheese after the Christmas break. I’ll admit I was somewhat looking...

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Grand National hopes and bargain buys

From winter floods to first past the post, Chris Wald sees perseverance paying off as the Tizzard team looks ahead to Cheltenham and Aintree We...

Is it actually climate change – or just weather with better graphics?

Dorset NFU’s Tim Gelfs asks why questioning costs, data and green policies now risks branding you a sceptic rather than sparking discussion So, is Mr...